Purple Reign 2: Chapter 16 “I love you – and I mean it!”
It used to be a beer commercial but “I love you, man!” was a mantra for 2013 RavensFlock march to Super Bowl XLVII. Read another chapter in journey to New Orleans.
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Purple Reign 2: Chapter 11 “Fall forward and the story of Torrey Smith”
This is Chapter 11 of “#PurpleReign2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author, radio host & entrepreneur @NestorAparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the start of NFL slate. @TwentyER @TorreySmithWR @JoeFlacco @RayLewis #RavensFlock #SuperBowlXLVII
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Looking at former Ravens set to hit free agency
Anquan Boldin is just one of numerous ex-Ravens set to become free agents next month.
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Ravens have lost benefit of doubt in taking chances with character
Owner Steve Bisciotti said last month he believed the Ravens’ legal problems were an “aberration.”
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Ravens release running back Bernard Pierce after DUI arrest
The 2012 third-round pick became the third Baltimore player to be arrested this offseason.
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Forsett hoping to escape "friend zone" in free agency
The 29-year-old running back ran for a career-high 1,266 yards in his first season with the Ravens.
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Ravens offense pounding opponents into fourth-quarter submission
Baltimore is ranked second in the NFL in fourth-quarter points scored and time of possession.
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Five up, five down: Ravens stock at midway point
At the midway point of the season, we take a look at which Ravens players’ stock is up and down after the first eight games of 2014.
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Ravens-Bengals: Inactives and pre-game notes
Baltimore will have its entire starting offensive line together for the first time since Week 3.
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Offensive line becoming major asset for Ravens at quarter mark
What was their biggest weakness a year ago has become one of the Ravens’ biggest strengths in 2014.
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Ravens-Panthers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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Four Ravens starters missing from Wednesday's practice
Linebacker Terrell Suggs was just one key veteran absent as the Ravens returned to the practice field.
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Ravens stock watching entering Week 4
Luke Jones takes a look at which players’ stock is rising or falling through the first three weeks of the season.
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Ravens-Browns: Inactives and pre-game notes
The Ravens will be without their starting running back in Cleveland on Sunday.
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Ravens promote running back Toussaint, cut wide receiver Thompson
The Ravens made a roster move less than 24 hours before their Sunday meeting with the Cleveland Browns by cutting
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Ravens list Webb probable, Pierce questionable against Browns on Sunday
The starting cornerback practiced fully for the third straight week and could finally make his 2014 debut Sunday.
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Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Thursday night
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night.
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Ravens list Webb as questionable for Sunday's season opener
The starting cornerback practiced fully all week and is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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No changes to Ravens' injury report on Thursday
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — While questions remain over how prepared the Ravens secondary will be in the season opener against
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Ravens' banged-up secondary returns to practice Saturday
Starting cornerback Lardarius Webb hadn’t practiced since being stricken with back spasms on July 25.
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Most of Ravens secondary continues to be sidelined during practice
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Completing their final full practice before the preseason finale in New Orleans, the Ravens continued to
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Daniels returns to practice; Pierce, Elam absent on Monday
The veteran tight end practiced for the first time in two weeks on Monday afternoon.
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Ravens running back Pierce leaves Saturday's game with concussion
The 2012 third-round pick is slated to start in place of the suspended Ray Rice to begin the 2014 season.
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Early observations from 2014 Ravens training camp
Luke Jones gives his very early impressions on the Ravens from Owings Mills…
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Steve Smith's expectations realistic in coming to Ravens
The 35-year-old is comfortable acknowledging he can’t be the same player he was 10 years ago.
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Harbaugh not ready to anoint Rice 'the guy' in 2014
The Ravens head coach said the veteran back needs to play at a lighter weight at this stage of his career.
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Five young players the Ravens need more from in 2014
Linebacker Courtney Upshaw was just one of several young players who failed to take a step forward in 2013.
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Ravens-Patriots: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon…
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Ravens-Vikings: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon…
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Ravens-Bears: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday…
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Bears passing game dangerous despite backup McCown under center
The Ravens defense must deal with the new “Monsters of the Midway” found in Chicago’s passing game.
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Performance to determine carries for Ravens running backs
John Harbaugh isn’t benching the struggling Ray Rice for Bernard Pierce but suggested he’ll go with the hot hand moving forward.
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After post-bye clunker, "What now?" becomes Ravens' biggest question
With a chance to start anew after the bye week, the Ravens only dug a bigger hole for themselves in Cleveland.
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Oher only Ravens player to sit out Wednesday's practice
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Changes coming to Ravens' struggling offensive line
John Harbaugh said Monday that the Ravens aren’t committed to any specific blocking scheme with the running game averaging just 2.7 yards per carry.
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No signs of life from Ravens' stagnant running game in loss to Packers
After showing promise last week in Miami, the Ravens running game was as ineffective as ever against Green Bay.
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Harbaugh takes responsibility for abandonment of running game
The Ravens head coach had no regrets a day later in essentially throwing in the towel on the ground attack in the second half.
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Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones looks into the purple crystal ball to see what happens in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday…
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Pain plaguing Ravens offense starts with running game
Expected to play a more important role early on, the running game has been one of the Ravens’ biggest problems this season.
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Ravens still trying to figure out who they are after narrow win over Cleveland
The Ravens are still searching for their identity after an uninspiring 14-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
